This thesis consists of four essays on the political economy of foreign aid. These essays cover issues related to the allocation, the timing, and the economic consequences of foreign aid for recipient countries. Chapters 1 and 3 consider the allocation of official development assistance across...

Introduction : Maryland to Lagos, New York to the Arava -- Environmentalism and social theory -- Cultural modernization and modern environmentalism -- Transnationality and hybridity -- Waves of environmental organizations -- Multicultural environmentalisms in Turkey -- Cultural heritage and the...